Application

All applicants must provide proof of their special artistic ability.

The so-called "Feststellungsverfahren zum Nachweis einer besonderen künstlerischen Befähigung" is carried out each semester in a two-stage procedure.

In principle, we recommend all prospective students to take part in our study and portfolio consultations at an early stage.

It makes sense to bring as many previous works as possible to this date - only then can we advise you individually. Please download the schedule for the folder consultation.

Dear prospective students,

Please note and reserve the following dates already now:

1. from 1st August to 30th October 2022 until 23:59
   
   - Digital application for participation in the procedure to determine special artistic qualification
   - Upload 7 - 10 artistic work samples (1st part of the examination/pre-selection)
   
   Please use the following HAWK platform: https://mappe.hawk.de. You can change / update your data at any time until 30th October 2022.
    
2. until 10 days after the end of the application period
   
   Review of your uploaded work samples by the assessment commission.
    
3. 9th November 2022
   
   Sending out the results of the pre-selection (evaluation of the 7-10 work samples). Sending out the practical online homework assignment including information on the date and time of an online interview (10-minute Zoom meeting on 23rd November 2022).
   Your time for working on the practical online homework should not exceed one working day. Our task/assignment will take this into account.
   If the technical requirements for the online interview via Zoom meeting are not given on your part, the interview can also take place in the form of a telephone call. To do so, please write an informal request to the Examinations Office (Prüfungsamt) (martina.peschel@hawk.de) and provide your name, your telephone number and the date we have specified for the online interview. We will then call you at the date and time appointed.
    
4. 15th November 2022 until 23:59
   
   Deadline: Sending your results of the practical online homework. (You will be informed about the task/assignment and an e-mail address on 9th November 2022. Please send the result of your practical online homework to this e-mail address.)
    
5. 23rd November 2022
   
   Online interview: We want to get to know you and your ambitions.
   (10-minute Zoom meeting or - on request due to technical problems - a 10-minute phone call. You will be informed of the date and time of your personal meeting appointment on 9th November 2022.)
    
6. until 6th December 2022
   
   Dispatch of the proof of special artistic qualification / points certificate
    
7. until 15th January 2023
   
   Online application for a study place: The portal will be closed at 23:59 on the last day of the application period. Enrolment takes place according to the notification of admission.

• The administrative semester begins on 1st April.
• Lectures begin no later than the 3rd Monday of the month.

Dear prospective students,

Please note and reserve the following dates already now:

1. from 1st February to 30th April 2023 until 23:59
   
   - Digital application for participation in the procedure to determine special artistic qualification
   - Upload 7 - 10 artistic work samples
   
   Please use the following HAWK platform: https://mappe.hawk.de. You can change / update your data at any time until 30th April 2023.
    
2. until 14 days after the end of the application period
   Review of your uploaded work samples by the assessment commission.
    
3. until 16th May 2023
   Sending out the results of the pre-selection (evaluation of the 7-10 work samples)
   Sending out the invitations to the practical part of the exam
    
4. 7th June 2023
   Practical part of the exam, including an interview, live (face-to-face) at the Faculty of Design in Hildesheim (please bring along your portfolio)
    
5. until 16th June 2023
   Dispatch of the proof of special artistic qualification / points certificate
    
6. until 15th July 2023
   Online application for a study place: The portal will be closed at 23:59 on the last day of the application period. Enrolment takes place according to the notification of admission.

• The administrative semester begins on 1st October.
• Lectures begin no later than the 3rd Monday of the month.

You must include the following documents with your application. Certified copies are required for transcripts and other official documents:

• Covering letter (will be generated on the application portal)
• Proof of higher education entrance qualification
• Curriculum vitae (in table format) with passport photograph, return postage
• Proof of special artistic ability
• Certificate of de-registration (if applicable)
• Certificate of military, alternative or voluntary service (if applicable)
• Proof of recognised German language examination (if applicable)

In the case of applications for higher semesters, proof of academic achievement is also required for the placement process.

Students applying for a second degree must also provide a written statement of their motivation to study (max. one page).

The data required for the application must be entered by the applicants on the HAWK application portal (online application).

The application portal will be activated no later than six weeks before the end of the application period.

Please also refer to the application information sheet.

For applications from abroad, the German language examination for university entrance (DSH) or a comparable qualification is required as proof of proficiency in the German language.

Proof that you have successfully passed a recognised German language examination is required.

The following certificates will be accepted:

• TestDaF from the TestDaF Institute Level 3
• DSH Level 1
• Goethe Certificate C2
• telc Deutsch C1 for University
• DSD (German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany) Level 2